Labor Dept. Spends $13.7M on Farm Worker Data Collection Contract
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $13,679,093 ($13.7M)
Contractor: Aguirre International
Awarding Agency: Department of Labor
Start Date: 2007-04-28
End Date: 2012-10-18
Contract Duration: 2,000 days
Daily Burn Rate: $6.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE
Sector: Other
Official Description: TO CONDUCT A MINIMUM OF 1,500 INTERVIEWS PER YEAR TO PRODUCE THE DATA NECESSAARY FOR AN ACCURATE DEMOGRAPHIC, EMPLOYMENT, AND HEALTH PROFILE OF HIRED FARM WORKERS AT THE NATIONAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS, AND PROVIDE DATA, PROGRAMMING, AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT.
Place of Performance
Location: BURLINGAME, SAN MATEO County, CALIFORNIA, 94010
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Labor obligated $13.7 million to AGUIRRE INTERNATIONAL for work described as: TO CONDUCT A MINIMUM OF 1,500 INTERVIEWS PER YEAR TO PRODUCE THE DATA NECESSAARY FOR AN ACCURATE DEMOGRAPHIC, EMPLOYMENT, AND HEALTH PROFILE OF HIRED FARM WORKERS AT THE NATIONAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS, AND PROVIDE DATA, PROGRAMMING, AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT. Key points: 1. Contract aims to gather demographic, employment, and health data for farm workers. 2. Aguirre International holds the contract, awarded via full and open competition. 3. The contract duration was 5 years, ending in 2012. 4. Focus on national and regional data collection for policy insights.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract was a Cost Plus Fixed Fee type, which can lead to cost overruns if not managed carefully. The total award was $13.7 million over five years.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
Awarded through full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. The Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure, however, may not always yield the most cost-effective outcome.
Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are used to gather essential data that can inform labor policies and support for farm workers.
Public Impact
Provides crucial data for understanding the lives and needs of hired farm workers. Informs policy decisions related to labor, immigration, and social services. Supports program development aimed at improving farm worker conditions and well-being.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type can incentivize higher spending.
- Data collection scope is broad, potentially leading to management challenges.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Addresses a critical need for demographic and health data.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls under administrative management and general management consulting services. The spending benchmark for this category can vary widely based on the specific services provided and the scale of data collection.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses.
Oversight & Accountability
Oversight would have been managed by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The effectiveness of oversight depends on the agency's diligence in monitoring data quality and contractor performance.
Related Government Programs
- Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Department of Labor Contracting
- Employment and Training Administration Programs
Risk Flags
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee structure
- Long contract duration
- Broad data collection scope
- Lack of small business participation
Tags
administrative-management-and-general-ma, department-of-labor, ca, definitive-contract, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Labor awarded $13.7 million to AGUIRRE INTERNATIONAL. TO CONDUCT A MINIMUM OF 1,500 INTERVIEWS PER YEAR TO PRODUCE THE DATA NECESSAARY FOR AN ACCURATE DEMOGRAPHIC, EMPLOYMENT, AND HEALTH PROFILE OF HIRED FARM WORKERS AT THE NATIONAL AND REGIONAL LEVELS, AND PROVIDE DATA, PROGRAMMING, AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT.
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is AGUIRRE INTERNATIONAL.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $13.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-04-28. End: 2012-10-18.
What was the final cost of the contract compared to the initial award, and were there any significant cost overruns?
The initial award was $13,679,092.65. Without access to final expenditure reports, it's difficult to determine the exact final cost. Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts carry inherent risks of overruns if not meticulously managed and overseen by the contracting agency.
How effectively did the collected data inform policy decisions or program improvements for farm workers?
The effectiveness of the data in informing policy is not directly measurable from the contract details alone. Success would depend on the quality, timeliness, and accessibility of the data, as well as the willingness of policymakers to utilize it for actionable insights and program adjustments.
Were there any performance issues or disputes with Aguirre International during the contract period?
The provided data does not indicate any performance issues or disputes. However, a comprehensive review would require examining contract performance reports, any modifications, or official complaints filed during the contract's lifecycle.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services › Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Product/Service Code: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT › AGRICULTURE R&D SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: NEGOTIATED PROPOSAL/QUOTE
Solicitation ID: DOL071RP20111
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST PLUS FIXED FEE (U)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 555 AIRPORT BLVD STE 400, BURLINGAME, CA, 94010
Business Categories: Category Business, Not Designated a Small Business, Woman Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $19,464,228
Exercised Options: $19,464,228
Current Obligation: $13,679,093
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-04-28
Current End Date: 2012-10-18
Potential End Date: 2012-10-18 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2020-04-24
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